Eat like a Greek
Yes , I am on it again .. the Mediterranean Diet , well mostly because it keeps on popping up in some articles all the time , and I just read this :
We can trace the Mediterranean Diets origin to Ancient Greek Medicine , used nearly 2000 years ago , and like now , back then , a lot of sweet & fatty foods should be avoided , they also did eat more plant based meals , because meat where not always available !
The old Greek way to eat , also feels a bit like a cousin , to the Ayurvedic cooking routines , have the main meal of the day , at lunch time , lots of veggies and boiled or steamed greens plus yogurt !
Then again we would all be crazy .. if we didnt long for , home made fries , pasta dishes , pizza and a piece of cake - once in a while .. as we are only humans or big children !!
Me personally , love this way to eat ... and it feels like I have been on this diet all my life ...long before all kinds of diets , where mentioned , named & the big new thing to do ....
Since I have been married to a Greek , I do know that they love pasta dishes , and who doesnt ...
Here comes a healthier
Creamy Tomatoesauce
Melt 30g butter and half a finely chopped onion when it starts to soften add 3 minced garlic cloves , 1 cup pureed tomatoes ( without the skin ) , 3/4 cup cream , about half a cup of the pasta water and 1/2 a cup grated parmesana cheese stir until the cheese is melted season with seasalt , blackpepper and some basil , serve immediatly together with your pasta favourite , topped with more parmesana cheese and some chopped parsley ..
And honestly there are so many different things , beautiful things , tasty things & things to make an impression with , that one can make from simple and natural produce .. just get your fantasy going and start to cook , really .. put some aubergine , zucchini , bell peppers and onion on the grill .. some herbs and a drizzle of olive oil on top , only the colours make you rave .. a glass of wine , some feta cheese , fruits , flowers and good music in the company of people you love ... what else do one need ..
for me only some chocolate of course .. xxx
To make the table more full . add hummus , avocado , tortilla , grilled sardines or octopus, big white beans in tomatoe sauce , fresh different salads , maybe boiled horta. tzatziki or other spreads , some figs & nuts ... hey dont tell me that you cant make a crowd pleaser out of this ... and in the middle of the table you can put my Feta Cheese Pie as a centerpiece .. xxx
The recipe is an old one from a greek friend , and I often made it at Gramma , because you can cut it in small pieces and serve together with something else , as a meze to go with ouzo !
Recipe
1/2 kg feta
4 eggs
1 and a half cup yogurt
half a cup softened butter
1 cup wholegrain flour ( the original recipe has flour who rises in it )
2 tsp baking powder
mix all well and pour into an oven proof dish , top with some sesame seeds
40 - 45 min, 180c
As you can see I sometimes throw it in together with whatever else I make my salad plate out off !!
And thats just one option , with 2 more eggs and a little cream in the batter .. it comes out nearly as a souffle !
I did fell in love with this little hide away , when I saw it in a magazine ... so I stole the pic without any shame ... just had to show it , looks so pieceful makes you want to sit and dream .....
It also feels in a way a little bit like , the place where I will help out some during the summer ... I was there yesterday for some planning , and to check out all the functions ...every kitchen is different - believe me ..... and it is really nice to know all the small specials... before the shit hits the fan !!
At Tuna Orangeri , they have had this Olive tree , nearly 7 years and it has never bloomed before , until now ... I took it as a good sign !
In between , yesterday and tomorrow .. the sun shines nearly everyday , stronger and stronger , even had to lower my window blinds , more and more spring flowers is popping up , you can see & feel that it all will be very wonderful soon .... was nearly thinking to take out the bike ... but it is quite a struggle from the basement ... and in a few weeks , I am leaving this town and Sweden for a while , and to take up the bike plus take it down again didnt feel so exciting , a couple of weeks with long walks has to do ..
I also have my kitchen floor full of cook books , the ones I got here , but since there is a bunch of them in a friends basement at Aigina , it always seems like a recipe is missing when you need it .. and am now in need of my best summery tips .... isnt it lovely with total chaos !?
Would really love to , one more time , drive through Europe , all the way to Greece and fill up the car with those cook books ... then a person with driving license , next to me is much needed ... you know if you have the time it is such a wonderful way to travel , stop wherever you want , for lunch or stay the night and really take it slow .. like weeks !!
Anyway -
there is probably time soon , to check out my wardrobe and to decide what sassy, bold, hippie-chic , clothes to pack for Greece - springtime when the weather , can be rather unpredictable , especially a bit further out on the islands .. oh I cant wait !!
Music wise there is at the moment , Darin " Hög " - Bouzouki Sirtaki - Manos Hadjidakis " An Old Windmill " - " Pai - Pai " & Ark " It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane "
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